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Fuel EX 9
Ride
- The Fuel EX redefines the capabilities of a trail bike. It’s the ultimate trail bike, offering the comfort, versatility and control trail riders need for all-day, all-conditions riding.
Fit
- Trail bike category-specific geometry, available in five sizes (including a new 18.5” size) and 3 WSD sizes.
Technology
- ABP (Active Braking Pivot) gives the best suspension performance at high speed braking.
- Full Floater design places shock mounts on two moving linkages for a precision tuned system that has initial small bump compliance, great mid-stroke control and seemingly bottomless travel.
- One-piece EVO Link adds stiffness and reduces weight. Aluminum and magnesium links.
- R1i system that builds on R1 system of optimized single pivot rocker link and category-specific geometry. R1i is R1 plus ABP, Full Floater and EVO Link technologies.
- 130mm front wheel and 120mm rear wheel travel.
| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5" |
| Frame | Alpha Red Aluminum w/R1i Trail Tuned Suspension, ABP pivot, Full Floater, Aluminum EVO Link, Hi/Lo chainstays, oversized sealed bearings, 120mm rear wheel travel |
| Front Suspension | Fox Talas RL w/air pressure, travel, rebound, lockout, alloy steerer, 90-130mm |
| Rear Suspension | Fox Float RP23 w/3 position tunable Pro Pedal, custom tuned |
| Wheels | |
| Wheels | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Tires | Bontrager Jones XR, 26x2.2/2.25"; 120 tpi, folding |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | SRAM X-9, 9 speed w/MatchMaker |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X-0 |
| Crank | Shimano Deore XT 44/32/22 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG970 11-32, 9 speed |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Components | |
| Saddle | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Seat Post | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Race Lite, 40mm rise, 31.8mm |
| Stem | Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek S-3 w/cartridge bearings, sealed |
| Brakeset | Avid Juicy 7, hydraulic disc; 185mm rotors (160 mm rear rotor on 15.5, 17.5, 18.5" sizes) |
Display measurement as: Inches or Centimeters
| Frame Size | Head Angle | Seat Angle | EFF Top Tube | Chain Stay | Bottom Bracket | Offset | Wheel Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | |
| S 15.5 in | 69.0° | 71.5° | 55.3 cm21.8 in | 43.0 cm16.9 in | 33.5 cm13.2 in | 4.0 cm1.6 in | 105.7 cm41.6 in |
| M 17.5 in | 69.0° | 71.5° | 59.1 cm23.3 in | 43.0 cm16.9 in | 33.5 cm13.2 in | 4.0 cm1.6 in | 109.6 cm43.1 in |
| M 18.5 in | 69.0° | 71.5° | 61.0 cm24.0 in | 43.0 cm16.9 in | 33.5 cm13.2 in | 4.0 cm1.6 in | 111.5 cm43.9 in |
| L 19.5 in | 69.0° | 71.5° | 62.8 cm24.7 in | 43.0 cm16.9 in | 33.5 cm13.2 in | 4.0 cm1.6 in | 113.4 cm44.6 in |
| XL 21.5 in | 69.0° | 71.5° | 64.5 cm25.4 in | 43.0 cm16.9 in | 33.5 cm13.2 in | 4.0 cm1.6 in | 115.1 cm45.3 in |
| Frame Size | Actual Frame Size | Trail | Stand Over | Seat Tube | Head Tube |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 15.5 in | 39.4 cm15.5 in | 8.5 cm3.4 in | 71.0 cm28.0 in | 39.4 cm15.5 in | 9.0 cm3.5 in |
| M 17.5 in | 41.9 cm16.5 in | 8.5 cm3.4 in | 72.0 cm28.3 in | 41.9 cm16.5 in | 10.5 cm4.1 in |
| M 18.5 in | 44.5 cm17.5 in | 8.5 cm3.4 in | 72.7 cm28.6 in | 44.5 cm17.5 in | 11.5 cm4.5 in |
| L 19.5 in | 47.0 cm18.5 in | 8.5 cm3.4 in | 73.3 cm28.9 in | 47.0 cm18.5 in | 12.0 cm4.7 in |
| XL 21.5 in | 50.8 cm20.0 in | 8.5 cm3.4 in | 75.2 cm29.6 in | 50.8 cm20.0 in | 13.5 cm5.3 in |
How does this bike stack up?
Here's an overview of the various component manufacturers' product lines.
Click on the links below for more detailed information on each.
bike.shimano.com
Providing a complete line of wheels and components to riders at all levels of cycling, from recreation to professional competition.
bontrager.com
Wheelworks and components used by the world's top racers and freeriders. Featured on the ProTour, Ironman, and 24-hour circuits.
sram.com
Offering a complete line of drivetrain components, suspension systems, braking systems and high-performance bicycle maintenance products.
clixqr.com
Revolutionary wheel release systems that let you install and lock your front wheel with no cam adjustment, and with only one hand.